![]() The last major sweeping technological change was the switch from bias-ply to radial construction, with the vast majority of automakers abandoning the former by the 1970s. Over the next few decades, the technology rapidly matured, with advancements coming thick and fast.įast forward over 100 years later, and pneumatic tires continue to rule the roost. Pneumatic tires first came into existence in the 19th century, and were first fitted to an automobile by Andre Michelin in 1895, with mixed results. It’s Been A Long Innings For The Pneumatic Tire John Dunlop’s first pneumatic tyre, built for a bicycle. ![]() Several companies are questioning whether the pneumatic tire is the be-all and end all, and futuristic looking prototypes have been spotted at trade shows the world over. But the times, they are a changing - and new tire technology is claimed to be just around the corner. There hasn’t been a major shift in the underlying technology for about fifty years. It a testament to the state of tire technology, they just work and for quite a long time before replacements are needed. ![]() One thing they’re not thinking about is tires, theirs or anyone else’s for that matter. Whether its how much fuel is left in the tank, how much charge is left in the battery, or whether or not the cop behind noticed them checking Twitter, there’s a lot on a driver’s mind. The average motorist has a lot to keep track of these days.
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